Zaparas Lawyers helped a security guard, who has been confined to a wheelchair for eight years after an assault while working, successfully prove his employer held responsibility for his injuries.
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Victoria Posted onSecurity Guard left wheelchair bound after workplace assault in Victoria: Employer Proved to be Liable
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Queensland Posted onUnderstanding common law claims in Queensland
There are two types of workers’ compensation claims – statutory claims and common law claims. Did you know that only those who were injured at the fault of someone else’s negligence can make a common law workers’ compensation claim?
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Insurers and Centrelink: What you need to know about declaring income
One of the most important things when providing information to the insurer and Centrelink when making a compensation claim is to ensure that you’re declaring your income appropriately to avoid any trouble later.
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Queensland Posted onThe cost of workplace injuries: Importance of workplace safety training
We often hear about employers failing to provide adequate training on how to use equipment, or blatantly telling employees to cut corners to get the job done quicker. And we can tell you – it never ends well.
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Victoria Posted onNavigating the process of conciliation in Victoria
Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which seeks to resolve disputes outside of the traditional courtroom setting, which is helpful if you don’t agree with a WorkCover decision.
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Posted onThe important role carers play in injury recovery
The role of a carer in caring for someone who has suffered an injury is critical in supporting them on their road to recovery and return to work.
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Working from home safety and your entitlements
Hybrid working arrangements are the new norm. With this comes the need to understand a worker’s rights to a safe work environment and compensation if injured while working from home.
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Victoria Posted onDamages awarded to driver injured swerving another accident creates precedent for negligence in Victoria
Zaparas Lawyers recently helped a Victorian man win damages for his injuries after he crashed his car swerving to avoid a sudden build-up of traffic from another accident that happened ahead four minutes earlier.
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Mesothelioma: An asbestos-related disease on the rise
Although it’s not the most commonly contracted, mesothelioma is still one of the most fatal asbestos-related cancers with a mortality rate of 2.9 deaths per 100,000 population.
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Victoria Posted onYour options if injured travelling to, from or for work
Whether your employer’s WorkCover insurance policy covers you while driving, or whether it falls under the TAC, depends on the reason you were driving.
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Queensland Posted onLearn who’s at fault in a pedestrian vs car accident – CTP Claims
Determining fault in a car vs pedestrian accident is key to understanding whether a pedestrian can make a claim or not.
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How what you post on social media can impact your claim
It’s become increasingly common for insurers to leverage your social media accounts to help their case, particularly if your claim is of significant value. But to what extent can social media be used against you in an injury claim?
